Hibiscus Margarita
Want a tropical escape at home? This stunningly simple hibiscus margarita is your answer! You only need 5-ingredients to make this. It's perfect for patio parties and date nights.
Servings 4 Cups
Ingredients
Hibiscus Juice Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- ½ cup sugar or ⅔ cup for a sweeter drink
Margarita Ingredients
- 6 ounces ¾ cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes)
- 8 ounces 1 cup silver tequila
- 2 cups hibiscus juice
- Ice
- Sugar or salt for the rim Optional
- Lime wedges for garnish Optional
Instructions
Make Hibiscus Juice
- Boil water in a large pot.
- Reduce heat to low and add the dried hibiscus flowers.
- Simmer for about 7 minutes or until the water has a dark ruby red color.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the flowers.
- Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Let the hibiscus juice cool.
Make Margaritas
- Rim the glasses with sugar or salt (Optional).
- Fill the glasses with ice.
- Combine lime juice, tequila, and hibiscus tea in a different glass. Shake/mix.
- Pour the margaritas into your glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy!
Notes
1 margarita - use 1.5 oz (3 tablespoons) fresh lime juice (from 1.5 lime), 2 ounces (¼ cup) silver tequila, ½ cup of hibiscus juice. Double the recipe for a pitcher of margaritas
The leftover hibiscus juice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week and used in other cocktails or mocktails.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.2g
